Reciting إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون upon hearing the death of a non-Muslim
Question
Is it permissible to recite إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون when learning of the demise of a non-muslim?
Answer
This dua should not be recited upon the demise of a non-Muslim.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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